Are you interested in whacky and weird facts about the USA? Well, this might be a pretty good book for you! From how many people watched the astronauts walk on the moon, to sunken battleships from World War I and World War II, to the unique Hershey kisses- shaped streetlights in Pennsylvania’s Chocolate Avenue, andContinue reading “National Geographic Kids -Weird But True-USA 300 Fascinating Facts About the 50 States”
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The Homework Machine
Plot: This book by Dan Gutman is about four fifth graders at Grand Canyon School, that includes a geek, a class clown, a teacher’s pet and slacker. They came together because of one humongous secret-the homework machine. Since the machine (code name Belch) is doing every single sheet and problem of homework for them, theyContinue reading “The Homework Machine”
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People
Plot: Captain Underpants is Mr. Krupp, the principal, who got hypnotized by George and Harold in fourth grade.Who wants to go time traveling into a backwards world? That would be pretty koo-koo! Well, George and Harold did exactly that!! The teachers are kind and nice, the cafeteria doesn’t smell like dirty diapers and the principal,Continue reading “Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People”
National Geographic Kids- 100 Fun Facts About Dogs
This book by Elizabeth Carney is about dogs. It will tell you tons of cool and weird facts and is filled with cute pictures of dogs! So dive into the world of dogs’ yipes, barks and everything related to them. Likes: I like this book because I love dogs. The book is full of cuteContinue reading “National Geographic Kids- 100 Fun Facts About Dogs”
The Hardy Boys- The House on the Cliff
Plot: Frank and Joe Hardy are the sons of Fenton Hardy, a famous detective.They find out from their dad some drugs that had been sent from India had been stolen. And to make the matters worse, when their dad goes to explore and find the thief, he gets captured! It’s up to Joe and FrankContinue reading “The Hardy Boys- The House on the Cliff”
Amar Chitra Katha-Warriors for Freedom
This Amar Chitra Katha book has five stories about some of the bravest warriors in India. These are stories about The Rani of Kittur, Rani of Jhansi, Tipu Sultan, Velu Thampi and Kunwar Singh. Rani Chenamma of Kittur who answered the British request for friendship by waging war against them until the end, Rani ofContinue reading “Amar Chitra Katha-Warriors for Freedom”
The Hardy Boys- The Tower Treasure
Plot: Joe and Frank Hardy are the sons of Mr. Hardy, a detective. One day, their friend’s yellow Hot rod, “The Queen”, as the friend named it, is stolen. Soon after they find his car, another mystery takes place. The Tower Mansion’s safe has been picked and the securities and jewels are stolen! Is theContinue reading “The Hardy Boys- The Tower Treasure”
One Crazy Summer
Plot: This book by Rita Williams-Garcia is about three sisters who are trying to find their mother who abandoned them. The story is about three African-American girls, Delphine, Vonetta and Fern during 1968 who visit Oakland, California and meet their real mother without knowing her. The book talks about how these three girls were treatedContinue reading “One Crazy Summer”
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Plot: This book by E.L. Konigsburg is about two kids who run away from their home and their stingy parents and live at the museum. Turns out they have a mystery to solve. Claudia and her brother, Jamie run away from home and live at he Metropolitan Museum of Art in the city of NewContinue reading “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”
Santa is Coming to San Jose
Plot: This book is written by Steve Smallman. In this book, Santa is going to deliver lots and lots of gifts to all homes in San Jose, California on Christmas eve! It begins with a conversation between and Santa and an elf. Santa is wondering of all the children in San Jose have been goodContinue reading “Santa is Coming to San Jose”
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